Shawn R. Eatherton
Republican · NE · Buffalo County Attorney
Shawn R. Eatherton has served as Buffalo County Attorney since 2003. His office handles criminal, civil, and juvenile matters and also serves as county coroner.
Where Shawn R. Eatherton stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
Lost an appeal seeking a tougher sentence for a man convicted of selling marijuana. His office argued that probation was too light after the man failed drug court. The appeals court kept the sentence.
June 15, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nebraska.gov
Lost an appeal seeking a tougher sentence for a man convicted of attempted incest and attempted sexual assault of a minor. His office argued that 5 years of probation was too light. The appeals court kept the sentence.
July 23, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: courtlistener.com
Won an appeal that threw out a probation-only sentence in a case of attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. His office argued the sentence was too light. The appeals court said the judge relied on improper factors and ordered a new sentence.
December 19, 2017Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: courtlistener.com
Spoke in favor of a state bill (LB667) to change how Nebraska handles drunk-driving license cases. He told lawmakers the current license hearings hurt his DUI cases. He said his office charged about 430 DUIs the year before.
March 3, 2011Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Decided not to file charges against a former Lincoln police officer accused of sexual assault in Kearney. He said he decided after meeting with the woman and reviewing the facts.
May 21, 2026
Source: 1011now.com
Won Legislature approval for another term on the state Crime Victim's Reparations Committee, which rules on aid claims from crime victims. The vote was 36-0.
March 12, 2025
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Lost a Nebraska Supreme Court appeal over a felony drunk-driving case that was thrown out. A judge dismissed it because it did not go to trial within six months. The court rejected his office's argument that the defense had agreed to the late trial date.
September 16, 2022
Source: courtlistener.com
Was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Nebraska County Attorneys Association and the U.S. Attorney's Office.
May 25, 2019
Source: kearneyhub.com
Past race Shawn R. Eatherton ran in:
- Buffalo County Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Buffalo County, Nebraska · incumbent